VSP Vision Names Dr. Matt Wickham as New Board Chair
 

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – The Board of Directors of VSP Vision™ has named Matt Wickham, OD, Chairperson of the Board for a two-year term. Dr. Wickham previously served as Vice Chairperson of the Board and has been a member of the Board of Directors at VSP Vision for the past seven years. He has been a practicing optometrist for nearly three decades and co-founded Regional Eyecare Associates, an eight-location private practice in St. Louis, MO.

“The Board of Directors and I believe Dr. Wickham is the right leader to further VSP Vision’s mission,” said outgoing Chairperson of the Board Mary Anne C. Murphy, OD. “As a passionate advocate for creating and maintaining access to eye care, his broad experience will help guide and grow VSP Vision’s ability to meet the evolving needs of our network doctors, clients, and members.” 

“It is one of the great honors of my life to serve as VSP Vision’s Chairperson of the Board,” said Dr. Wickham. “I look forward to working closely with our board and leadership team, along with industry leadership, as we continue to support the profession of optometry by creating pathways to independent practice and expanding access to eye care—especially among growing healthcare deserts here in the U.S.”

Originally from Warrensburg, MO, Dr. Wickham received his doctorate and graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in 1993. He spent 17 years with TLC Laser Eye Centers as clinical and executive director before co-founding Regional Eyecare Associates with his friend and classmate Dr. Lisa Mackey in 2005. Additionally, he has held leases with three Sears Optical locations and five Wal-Mart Vision Centers, providing him with direct experience across corporate, retail and private practice settings. Dr. Wickham also served as Trustee for the St. Louis area for the Missouri Optometric Association. 

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About VSP Vision 
At VSP Vision™, our purpose is to empower human potential through sight. As the first national not-for-profit vision benefits company, this is what drives everything we do. For nearly 70 years, VSP Vision™ has been the leader in health-focused vision care. Every day, the people that power our complementary businesses—VSP^® Vision Care, Marchon Eyewear, Inc., Visionworks^®, Eyefinity^®, Eyeconic^®, VSP^® Optics, and VSP^® Ventures—work together to create a world where everyone can bring their best vision to life. That means providing affordable access to eye care and eyewear for more than 85 million members through a network of more than 41,000 doctors. It also means expanding access to vision care to those disadvantaged by income, distance, or disaster through VSP Vision™ Eyes of Hope^®. To date, more than 3.8 million people in need have received access to no-cost eye care and eyewear through one of our Eyes of Hope programs. Learn more about how we’re reinvesting in greater vision, health, and opportunities for all at vspvision.com.